While well-meaning and good-intentioned, I’ve now come to find this statement to not only be inaccurate, but potentially destructive. Maybe ministry isn’t a marathon.
Some things hide in plain sight. Others hide behind fancy names. And still others hide among the over-decorated trappings of tradition dressed up as garish holiday cheer. Sometimes it’s all three. These are the lessons of Christmas.
Truly radical church planting requires us to go deep: the “subterranean” life of the church must be rooted at least four ways.
This season, if you are a nobody—rejoice! You are not far from the Kingdom of God, because He’s the God of nobodies, like you and me.
It’s tempting when a believer comes to you, saying, “Pastor, I have a hard time reading the Bible regularly. Can you give me a devotional plan?” Resist this temptation! There is a better way.
It’s not just church members who have been hurt by church. Pastors often are hurt by imperfect members. There’s plenty of imperfection to go around.
These leadership tips come from Charles Awodu’s just-released book on leadership, “101 Golden Tips.” Which one resonates with you?
Is your church plant a safe place where people can confess sins? Should it be?
Every ministry should address the issue of how to handle moral failure. We hope it’s never necessary to address such a problem, but preparation and honest discussion are a big part of effective leadership.
It takes time to build trust, of course, but being a great listener can kick-start the process.
